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Otto's is an amber lager from Laughing Sun in Bismarck, light and crisp, with light caramel notes and a clean finish. It has been poured in the taproom on East Front Avenue and sold at bars and shops beyond it, and it is one of the brewery's lagers. Laughing Sun brews it in Bismarck, North Dakota, on a 20-barrel system.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleancaramelmalty
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting light caramel and biscuit notes from the malt bill, balanced by subtle noble hop aromatics that remain understated rather than assertive.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Otto's

◎ Appearance

Otto's presents a clear amber hue with moderate depth of color, characteristic of the amber lager style. The head forms with modest volume and exhibits good retention, with fine carbonation creating a steady stream of bubbles through the body. The beer displays bright clarity and fine lacing along the glass.

amber claritysteady carbonationclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting light caramel and biscuit notes from the malt bill, balanced by subtle noble hop aromatics that remain understated rather than assertive. There is a clean, grain-forward character without any rough edges or yeast-driven esters, presenting a straightforward and approachable profile typical of lager fermentation.

light caramelnoble hops restrainedclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with a soft caramel sweetness that builds gently across the mid-palate without becoming cloying. Low bitterness from noble hops provides subtle balance rather than dominance, while the malt backbone remains smooth and mellow. The finish dries cleanly, leaving a refreshing impression without lingering harshness.

caramel sweetnesslow bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, with a clean drying quality that invites another sip. No astringency or bitter aftertaste detracts from the overall refreshing character.

crisp faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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